Ciao Italian Bistro

Dinner

Available everyday 5:30pm till late. Come relax in our dining room or soak in the historic Centre Street on our covered verandah!

Antipasti

Crowd-pleasing starters to share – or hoard!

• Calamari FrittiUSD 10.00

  Fried calamari, homemade marinara sauce

• Mussels MarinaraUSD 11.00

  Fresh mussels, tomato, garlic, basil, white wine

• BurattaUSD 14.00

  Cream-centered mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula

• Fried MozzarellaUSD 8.00

  Breaded mozzarella with pesto aioli

• Antipasto SelectionUSD 12.00

  Italian cured meats, cheeses, olives, sweet peppers, red onion jam

Insalata

Crisp salads bursting with Italian flavor

• CaesarUSD 8.00

  Crisp romaine, homemade garlic croutons, anchovies, sundried tomatoes, parmesan

• Insalata di CapraUSD 9.00

  Warm parmesan-crusted goat cheese, mixed greens, kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, berries

• CapreseUSD 10.00

  Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, olive oil

• House SaladUSD 7.00

  Romaine, cucumber, carrot, tomato

• FantasticaUSD 9.00

  Mixed greens, dry ricotta, shaved fennel, orange slices, raspberry vinaigrette

Pizza

All on our specialty super-thin crust (14")

• MargheritaUSD 14.00

  Extra virgin olive oil, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil

• Formaggio Di CapraUSD 15.00

  Goat cheese, tomato, caramelized onion, arugula, pesto drizzle

• ProsciuttoUSD 16.00

  Prosciutto, mozzarella, arugula, tomato sauce

• Pepperoni Con OliveUSD 15.00

  Pepperoni, olives, mozzarella, tomato sauce

Pasta

Homemade Italian classics that remind you of Nonna

• Spaghetti Con Polpette Di CarneUSD 16.00

  Homemade meatballs in tomato sauce over spaghetti

• Gnocchi alla SorrentinoUSD 15.00

  Homemade tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil

• Farfalle Con PolloUSD 17.00

  Bowtie pasta with chicken, zucchini, mushrooms, squash, sundried tomatoes, in Alfredo sauce

• Rigatoni BologneseUSD 15.00

  Meat ragù with mushrooms

• Tortelloni Con PorciniUSD 19.00

  Mushroom-stuffed pasta in truffle oil cream sauce

• Capellini Di AngeloUSD 15.00

  Angel hair pasta in pesto cream with Asiago shavings

• Fettuccine AlfredoUSD 14.00

  The classic

• Rigatoni CiaoUSD 20.00

  Sautéed scallop, shrimp, mushroom, in pink tomato sauce

Secondi

Satisfying mains and meat dishes

• Salmone Alla GrigliaUSD 22.00

  Grilled filet of salmon, couscous salad

• Chicken MarsalaUSD 21.00

  Pounded filet, mushrooms, fragrant wine sauce

• Fritto MistoUSD 16.00

  Deep-fried calamari & shrimp, marinara on the side

• Shrimp ScampiUSD 24.00

  Olive oil, garlic, lemon, white wine, over angel hair pasta

• Veal PiccataUSD 24.00

  Lightly-breaded cutlets, with lemon, butter, caper sauce

• Chicken CiaoUSD 22.00

  Italian sausage, mushrooms, roasted peppers, red wine sauce

• Shrimp & Scallops DiavoloUSD 28.00

  Spicy white wine and tomato sauce, over angel hair pasta

Baked Al Forno

Piping hot casseroles fresh out of the oven

• Chicken CannelloniUSD 18.00

  Caramelized onion, baby spinach, asiago, béchamel; topped with mozzarella and mushroom mascarpone sauce

• Chicken ParmigianoUSD 19.00

  Lightly-breaded cutlet of chicken doused in tomato sauce and cheese

• Eggplant ParmigianoUSD 18.00

  Vegetarian option with lightly-breaded eggplant in tomato sauce, topped with melted cheese

• LasagnaUSD 17.00

  Homemade with meat and mushrooms

Wine

Our list of imported Italian vintages, Californian reds and whites, as well as bubbly options, rosé, and beer. Ask the bartender for the latest arrivals

Sparkling

All imported from Italy

• La Luca ProseccoUSD 9.00

  Veneto, Italy – Hints of lemon curd and crisp pear, with a rich finish

  • BottleUSD 27.00

• Ruffino MoscatoUSD 9.00

  Tuscany, Italy – Gently sparkling, crisp, floral bouquet with fruity finish

  • BottleUSD 35.00

• Formigine Pedemontana Lambrusco AmabileUSD 7.00

  Piedmont, Italy – Zesty, bubbly red wine with intense fruit profiles

  • BottleUSD 25.00

Bianco

White wines from Italy and the New World

• Tormaresca ChardonnayUSD 9.00

  Apulia, Italy – Snappy and fresh with notes of orange blossom, thyme, rose, lavender

  • BottleUSD 34.00

• Il Donata Pinot GrigioUSD 8.00

  Puglia, Italy – Pears and apples with crisp lime zest finish

  • BottleUSD 30.00

• Sola ChardonnayUSD 9.00

  California – Rendered in the classic French style; beautiful fruit with the mildest hints of oak

  • BottleUSD 34.00

• Gorgo CustozaUSD 28.00

  Veneto, Italy – Dry, aromatic, smooth, well-bodied; notes of pear

• Antinori Bramito del Cervo ChardonnayUSD 40.00

  Umbria, Italy – Pleasing notes of vanilla, toasted oak; elegant minerality

• Seaglass RieslingUSD 35.00

  Santa Barbara, CA – Ripe apricot, sweet peach, tropical fruit, floral undertones

• Pali Charm Acres ChardonnayUSD 38.00

  Sonoma, CA – Concentrated palate of honeydew, lime, green apple, peach

Rosso

Red wines from Italy and the New World

• Cappezana Barco RealeUSD 10.00

  Chianti, Italy – Snappy and fresh with notes of orange blossom, thyme, rose, lavender

  • BottleUSD 38.00

• Montepulciano d'AbruzzoUSD 8.00

  Ritratto di Costa, Italy – Smooth texture with cherry and plum

  • BottleUSD 30.00

• Campobello Chianti ReservaUSD 8.00

  Tuscany, Italy – Fuller-bodied wine with bold tannins, floral nuance, ripe cherry

  • BottleUSD 30.00

• Sola Pinot NoirUSD 9.00

  California – Silky smooth with surprisingly rich red fruit

  • BottleUSD 34.00

• Ca Momi MerlotUSD 9.00

  Napa, CA – Blueberry, chocolate, vanilla notes, giving way to black cherry and plum

  • BottleUSD 34.00

• Queens Peak CabernetUSD 10.00

  Sonoma, CA – Aromas of chocolate, pine, dark plum; ending with hints of dark coffee

  • BottleUSD 38.00

• Stefano Accordini Valpolicella ClassicoUSD 34.00

  Bessole, Italy – Ruby red with shades of violet, hints of raspberry

• Ruffino Modus Super TuscanUSD 48.00

  Tuscany, Italy – Plums, cherries, married with spice, mint, sweet tobacco, refined balsamico

• Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico ReservaUSD 60.00

  Tuscany, Italy – Blackberry, cherry, topped with spice, vanilla, chocolate

• Gorgo Il RabittoUSD 38.00

  Verona, Italy – Blend of merlot, corvina sangiovese, and cabernet sauvignon; ripe fruit, berries, licorice

• Stefano Accordini Valpolicella Superiore RipassoUSD 45.00

  Verona, Italy – Obtained from straining pressed Amarone grapes

• Prunotto BarbarescoUSD 80.00

  Piedmont, Italy – Hints of dark berries, fresh flowers; long caressing finish, silky, but firm

• Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G.USD 95.00

  Tuscany, Italy – Very ripe cherry, plums; hints of earth, oak spice, pepper

• Stefano Accordini PaxxoUSD 48.00

  Verona, Italy – With the amarone structure through the corvina gentile grape, softened with merlot and cabernet sauvignon

• Antinori TignanelloUSD 140.00

  Tuscany, Italy – Tremendous structure with silky yet slightly rustic tannins

• Roncolato Amarone Carnera RiservaUSD 80.00

  Veneto, Italy – Smooth tannins with rich plum flavor, spicy and chocolatey

• Stefano Accordini Amarone il FornetoUSD 160.00

  Verona, Italy – Uncontested King of Wines from Verona; from Valpolicella grapes: corvina, corvinone, rondinella, and molinara

• Sassicaia Super TuscanUSD 310.00

  Bolgheri, Italy – Considered one of Italy's finest Bordeaux-style red wines

• Ferrari Carano SienaUSD 40.00

  Sonoma, CA – Freshly picked blueberries, cola, cinnamon oak; sweet and spicy in the finish

• Franciscan MerlotUSD 45.00

  Napa, CA – Rich mocha, vanilla, anise, with traces of tobacco and sweet sage

• Stag's Leap ArtemisUSD 90.00

  Napa, CA – Flavors of milk chocolate, toasty oak, hint of wintergreen

• Phelps InsigniaUSD 300.00

  Sonoma, CA – Ultra-concentrated, silky; blackberry flavors meet black pepper, cocoa, curry; long, lingering finish

Mezzo

Half-bottles perfect for sharing

• Ruffino ChiantiUSD 16.00

  Tuscany, Italy – Delicate florals, deep plum and cherry flavors, slightly spicy finish

• Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.USD 18.00

  Tuscany, Italy – Mature fruit, bursting cherry and plum flavor with mineral hints

Birra

Imported and local

• ImportsUSD 6.00

  Ask your server what's available today!

• DomesticUSD 4.50

  Ask your server what's available today!

• Moretti DraftUSD 6.00

  The Italian classic on tap!